expedient Definition
- 1(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral
- 2a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral
Using expedient: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expedient" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It might be expedient to overlook the incident.
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The decision was politically expedient.
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He chose the most expedient route to the airport.
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The company took expedient measures to cut costs.
expedient Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with expedient
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It would be expedient for us to leave early in the morning.
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It would be expedient to postpone the meeting until next week.
a course of action that is politically advantageous, regardless of its morality or ethics
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The government's decision to cut funding for education was seen as a political expedient.
Origins of expedient
from Latin 'expedire', meaning 'make ready'
Summary: expedient in Brief
The term 'expedient' [ɪkˈspiːdiənt] describes actions that are practical and convenient, but may be considered improper or immoral. It can also refer to a means of attaining an end that is convenient, but not necessarily ethical. Examples include 'The decision was politically expedient,' and 'The company took expedient measures to cut costs.' Phrases like 'expedient for' and 'expedient to do something' denote suitability or advisability.
